2026:JHHC:11281 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 3232 of 2026 Rahul Kumar Chauhan @ Rahul Chauhan, Son of Sri Sadesh Chauhan … … Petitioner Versus State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. B.M. Tripathi, Senior Advocate For the Opp. Party : Ms. Shweta Singh, APP --- 05/18.04.2026 Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties. 2. Learned Senior counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 29.08.2024 in connection with S.T. No. 62 of 2025 arising out of Jogta P.S. Case No. 16 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 1983 of 2023, registered under Sections 376, 385, 504, 506 and 34 of Indian Penal Code, now pending in the court of learned Additional Sessions Judge-X, Dhanbad. 3. Bail application of the petitioner was earlier rejected vide order dated 29.11.2024 in B.A. No. 9902 of 2024. 4. Learned Senior counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 29.08.2024, therefore, the petitioner has renewed his prayer for bail. 5. From perusal of the records of this case, it seems that the only investigating officer of the case was remaining to be examined as per order dated 15.01.2026. Learned Senior counsel for the petitioner submits that the next date in the trial is 30th April, 2026. 6. Learned counsel for the opposite party- State, on the other hand, has opposed the prayer for bail. 7. Considering the nature of allegation against the petitioner and the fact that his bail application was rejected on merits earlier, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail and hence, this bail application is rejected. 8. However, the State is directed to ensure that the remaining 2026:JHHC:11281 2 witness, who is an official witness, is promptly produced before the learned court. 9. Learned counsel for the State is directed to communicate this order to the Director, Prosecution and also to the Superintendent of Police of the concerned district to ensure compliance. 10. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the learned court concerned through “FAX/email”. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) Date of Order:18.04.2026 Pankaj Date of Uploading:20.04.2026